name
Issa
name
1
A given name and surname of Arabic origin.
"Issa is also the Arabic name for the prophet Jesus."
noun
1
A member of the Issa, a major Somali clan based mainly in Djibouti.
"The Issa are one of the two largest ethnic groups in Djibouti."
How to Use Issa
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither a personal name of Arabic origin or the name of a Somali clan.
Word Forms
Issas plural, Issa plural
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Etymology
From Somali Ciise or Arabic ʕīsā.